TheBurg Podcast

TheBurg's editor in chief Larry Binda sits down with city reporter Lizzy Hardison to rehash the past two weeks in Harrisburg news. They recap what the heck happened with that election day raffle, discuss the city's new comprehensive plan, and imagine a skyline changed by Harrisburg University's new building project. 

A note to our listeners: We are working hard to bring you better audio quality! We've acquired new microphones and hope that you'll see a marked improvement in sound quality in our next episode. 

Read coverage of this week's podcast topics at TheBurgNews.com:

Thousands of dollars later, campaign yields no finance report and one unhappy candidate.

It’s Here: Harrisburg’s draft comprehensive plan released

Healthcare & a Hotel: HU plans mixed-use high-rise in downtown Harrisburg 

TheBurg Podcast returns after a long hiatus! This week, Editor in Chief Larry Binda and City Reporter Lizzy Hardison discuss why anti-abortion advocates are suing the city, the proposed changes to 2nd Street, and the revivification of Harrisburg's mysterious comprehensive plan. Plus, Lizzy breaks down the details of a proposed amendment to the state constitution, which will be on the ballot in Tuesday's elections. Listen to the end to hear your hosts' picks for "The Most Harrisburg Thing This Week." (Hint: they mostly have to do with pasta.)

Find the stories referenced in this week’s podcast: 

Abortion foes challenge Harrisburg protest buffer in court.

2-Way 2nd: Council action brings major road change nearer.

Plan of Action: Progress finally made on Harrisburg's comprehensive plan.

Property tax amendment mired in uncertainty ahead of November election.

I’ve Got a Secret: Some of the best places in Harrisburg are worth searching out.

Curious how Second Street became the mimi-highway that it is today? Read this 2013 feature from former Burg city reporter Paul Barker.

Second Thoughts: Decades ago, Harrisburg’s leaders quickly turned 2nd Street into an urban highway. Some people now think they made a big mistake.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

April 22, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul discuss an important upcoming vote on the Harrisburg Strong Plan and try to divine what council members are going to do with it. They also discuss how a board nominee navigated an unexpected controversy, and how the city has slimmed down its plans for the 4th of July. Finally, they offer their Most Harrisburg Things this week - a quartet of swans in Italian Lake park, and a farewell to Paul, who recorded today from the Burg Nest for the last time.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

TheBurg Podcast will be on hiatus after this week, but we hope to be back in the future. Stay tuned!

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

April 15, 2016: Larry and Paul discuss why a mayoral board appointment, not usually much of a headline-grabber, drew so much attention this week. They also talk about a traffic conversion study, a Senate hearing on municipal distress and cynicism and growth in city businesses.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

April 8, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul talk about a little bit of sunlight hitting Impact Harrisburg and showing... well, not that much, but there's still plenty to say about the non-profit organization and the $13 million it manages. They also talk about the man charged with the murder of Chief Carter's nephew, and how his story raises questions about many facets of the justice system in Harrisburg. And stick around for a dive into statehouse politics, booted vehicles and Simpsons references.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

April 1, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul talk about the string of recent shootings hitting the police department close to home, with the murder last Saturday of the nephew of Harrisburg Police Chief Thomas Carter. They also discuss Paul's feature this month on a $16 million fund controlled by the Harrisburg Firemen's Relief Association. And, as always, they offer their takes on the Most Harrisburg Thing This Week.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

March 25, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul talk about a $9 million conservation proposal involving the forested watershed that supplies Harrisburg's drinking water. They also discuss City Council's after-session discussion of a home rule charter plan the members aren't quite warming up to. Plus, the Bernie Sanders campaign arrives in Midtown, and Larry appears in a WITF interview.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

March 18, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul talk about a blistering report on the city treasury leaked by City Controller Charles DeBrunner. They also discuss what happened when state officials showed up at City Council chambers to hear about the city's proposed updates to its recovery plan.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

March 11, 2016: This week, Larry and Paul talk about a well-attended public meeting on a proposed marijuana decriminalization bill and the second workshop on updates to the city's recovery plan. They also discuss two slices of city living they witnessed in the warmer weather.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.

Welcome to TheBurg Podcast, a weekly roundup of news in and around Harrisburg.

March 4, 2016: Let the sun shine... This week, Larry and Paul discuss a City Council workshop on the recovery plan, the Sunshine Act and a government-related nonprofit's closed-door meetings, and a U.S. News & World Report survey that gave high marks to the Harrisburg metro area as a place to live.

TheBurg Podcast is proudly sponsored by Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Special thanks to Paul Cooley, who wrote our theme music. Check out his podcast, the PRC Show, on SoundCloud or in the iTunes store. You can also subscribe to TheBurg podcast in iTunes.